I have a lemon tree that I purchased from a nursery. It bore fruit the first year; however, it hasn't since. Do the trees have large thorns? Do I need another tree to have fruit? I am growing it in a large pot outside on patio and cover during winter months. Thanks.
Unbeknownst to many, all citrus produce thorns, so this is normal. This does not affect their fruit production. You do not need another tree to get lemons either. However, since you are growing yours in a pot, you may find this article helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm It could be that your tree is simply in need of some fertilizer. These articles have information on how to fertilize your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm I would also try giving it some phosphorus rich fertilizer, like bone meal. If it is lacking phosphorus, it will not be able to produce blossoms (which means no fruit). If you have not read it yet, this article may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm
My lemon tree has no fruit.
A number of things can attribute to this, with low phosphorus being the most common. Using a high phosphorus fertilizer or adding bone meal to the soil normally helps with this. For additional reasons for no lemon fruit, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm
Tree was doing great, lots of unripe lemons. All of a sudden it dropped leaves. Fruit is still there but not ripening. It's 87 degrees here most days. Tree is in pot on deck.
I have a 1 1/2 year old lemon tree that I grew from seed. I recently replanted into a 16 in pot and it exploded with new growth. Now all of the branches seem to be sagging. Should I prune, which I don't want to do if not necessary, but also don't want to damage the plant through inaction?!
If the shape of your plant doesn't feel right to you, you should probably go ahead and prune. 99 times out of 100, plants are only improved by pruning. Go slowly, you can always cut more tomorrow, but it takes a long time to regrow if you cut too much. This article on lime pruning applies as well to your lemon: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm
I have planted two lemon trees some days back in my garden. When I purchased those trees, they were bearing 5 to 6 fruits. However, after I have planted it in my garden there is no flowering in those trees. Please help me out and tell me the means by which my lemon tree will bear fruit. I have applied a super phosphate fertilizer 15days after planting the trees. Waiting for your valuable reply.
Regards
Sambit
You have two things going on here. One is that being transplanted is a big stress on a plant, and it's not going to be able to start performing for you right away. It has to adapt to its new home, grow lots of fine new roots with which to support new leaves and then, after all that, flowers and fruit. Secondly, most lemon trees (indeed most fruit trees) require a certain age before they start to bear very many fruits. Your job right now is to give your new trees the best care you can, and they will reward you in the future, when they are ready. This article will help you help your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm
I have a lemon tree cutting which is growing well indoors. However, it has spikes. Is it really a lemon tree?
When I bought this lemon tree it had a couple of lemons on it. I've had it for 2 years now and it blooms a lot then the fruit starts to form until it gets to the size of a pea, then it turns yellow and falls off. Help. What is wrong with my tree? I fertilize it every year. What am I doing wrong?
Diann
The first answer is that your tree is simply not old enough. Lemon needs to be at least 3 years old to even start thinking of serious fruiting. After that, here are some articles to help you make sure yours is happy and healthy and producing fruit for many long years: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
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